Havering Parks Constabulary
# Havering Parks Constabulary

The Havering Parks Constabulary is a body of constables responsible for policing the parks and open spaces of the London Borough of Havering.

## Organisation and Duties

### Constables

The Constabulary is part of Havering Parks Protection Service, and works seven days a week.

### Uniformed Support Officers

The Service also includes Uniformed Support officers and a Parks Operative Gate Team dedicated to locking and unlocking various park gates.

### Headquarters

The Constabulary and support team are based at the Service's headquarters in Raphael Park, but use motorbikes and off-road vehicles to travel throughout the borough.

### Duties

The Parks Constabulary protects and policies Havering park, occasionally they help outside the park in serious conditions.

## Powers

### Constables

Members of the constabulary are sworn in as constables under article 18 of the Greater London Parks and Open Spaces Order 1967, meaning they have powers of a constable to deal with bye-laws relating to parks and open spaces under their control. Providing a police service and as such do have the powers of arrest, power to seize illicit drugs, carry weapons (such as batons) etc.

Generally in London, parks police/constabularies will pass on all serious crime to the local territorial force, which in this case is the Metropolitan Police to investigate.

## Vehicles and equipment

Havering Parks Constabulary use 4x4 marked with "POLICE" and the Parks Constabulary crest, as well as blue and yellow battenburg markings, blue flashing lights and a spotlight.

The motorcycles are also brightly marked and hold the Parks Constabulary crest and blue lights.

### Uniform

The constables wear a typical British police uniform, including:

* Black peaked cap with black and white chequered cap band & force capbadge
* White shirt and black tie
* Black jacket
* Black trousers
* Black boots.

Duty belts, stab vests, high-visibility clothing and motorbike protective clothing are worn where necessary.

